2024 NFL Draft: Falcons pick QB Michael Penix Jr., sign Kirk Cousins to lead until Penix is ready.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris defends drafting QB Michael Penix Jr. as the 8th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, despite signing veteran Kirk Cousins to a $180m contract. Cousins, recovering from a torn Achilles, will lead the team until Penix is ready. The Falcons aim to address the crucial QB position both short-term and long-term, with a projected win total of 9.5 for the upcoming 2024 NFL season.

June 18, 2024
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